Private Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech with Transport

11:30 Hours • Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 2+Guided • Operated by Safari Desert Tours
Port of Essaouira Sqala
Private Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech with TransportPrivate Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech with TransportPrivate Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech with Transport
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Why we love it?

This full-day excursion from Marrakech takes you to Essaouira, a coastal town in the Marrakesh-Safi region known for its UNESCO-listed old Medina and historic seaport. The tour includes a scenic drive through argan forests where you can see goats climbing the trees and visit a local women’s cooperative demonstrating traditional argan oil extraction. In Essaouira, you’ll have free time to explore the medina, souks, and beach at your own pace, with a photo stop at the panoramic viewpoint overlooking the city. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Port of Essaouira Sqala, a fortified area reflecting the town’s 18th-century European military architecture influences. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned minivan or 4WD with an English-speaking driver, with pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation.

Inclusions

  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech.
  • Transport by minivan/4WD with an English speaking driver.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Bottled water
  • Drop-off in your accommodation in Marrakech.

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Departure around 08H00 from your accommodation, travel in a comfortable and air conditioned minibus/4WD with an experienced English speaking driver about 2 hours driving you will be in the forest of argan trees where the goats climb the argan trees to eat the fruits what an amazing and funny view a quick stop to take pictures.(OPTIONAL VISIT of the Argan women cooperative Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.) that is endemic to Morocco. argan oil is used to dip bread in at breakfast or to drizzle on couscous or pasta. It is also used for cosmetic purposes. 45 minutes more driving you will arrive to Essaouira. It’s famous of fresh seafood, and free time to explore it by your own pace.

Stop 2

Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late 18th century fortified town .built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in North Africa context .since its foundation, it has been major international trading seaport linking morocco and its Saharan hinterland with European and the rest of the world.
About two hours we will be in the middle of the Argan forest, arriving at the local women’s cooperative traditional of Argan oil. Product that Morocco has international monopoly. Visit the cooperative that allows you to attend the Manuel extraction of oil by village women.
Continue to Essaouira take photos at the entrance of the city on a panoramic location, overlooking the entire city. Free Visit the remnants of Portuguese port, medina the souks, swimming at the beach, back to Marrakech at the end of the day.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation anywhere in Marrakech city.

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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